Overview
Land and territory-related rights continued to be threatened by the adoption of laws weakening the protection framework for the rights of Indigenous Peoples and undermining the right to free, prior and informed consent. Violence against women and the rate of pregnancy among girls continued to increase without an effective response from the state. A presidential pardon and grace granted to former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori on humanitarian grounds raised serious concerns regarding impunity and the respect of due process guarantees.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for ordinary crimes only
Retains the death penalty only for serious crimes, such as those committed during times of war
News
Venezuela: Amnesty International launches campaign to protect those fleeing the human rights crisis
Peru: Supreme Court confirms annulment of Fujimori's pardon and supports victims' rights
Peru: Decision to overturn Fujimori pardon confirms that victims’ rights must take priority over political decisions
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